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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.18, 926.24 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.18, 926.24 and 376.49 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.18 : 926.24 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.18/926.24 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.18x = 926.24 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.18x = 348,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,713.58/671.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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